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A man is stabbed to death leaving a bar
In the summer of 1985, the life of 35-year-old Michael Durenleau, a male from Swanton, Vermont, came to a violent and tragic end. On the evening of July 12th, Michael and his wife, Rebecca, drove to Veronica's Tavern in Essex Junction. They were there to celebrate a recent reconciliation after a difficult period in their marriage. After sharing a single beer and staying for only about fifteen minutes, the couple left the tavern and walked into the dark, unlit parking lot behind the building.
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In the summer of 1985, the life of 35-year-old Michael Durenleau, a male from Swanton, Vermont, came to a violent and tragic end. On the evening of July 12th, Michael and his wife, Rebecca, drove to Veronica's Tavern in Essex Junction. They were there to celebrate a recent reconciliation after a difficult period in their marriage. After sharing a single beer and staying for only about fifteen minutes, the couple left the tavern and walked into the dark, unlit parking lot behind the building.
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Michael Durenleau
February 21, 2024
Male
Essex
VT
1985-07-12
1985-06-15
35
Michael
Durenleau
yes
11/30/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
I find the twists in Michael Durenleau's case particularly unsettling. It's hard to fathom how someo... ...Read More
10/01/2024
10/01/2024
Has anyone else looked into the strange behavior of Rebecca Durenleau in the weeks leading up to Mic... ...Read More
08/02/2023
08/02/2023
